Debt Relief Notice Application Support

Debt Relief Notice application support in Ireland helps people check whether they qualify for a Debt Relief Notice (DRN). A DRN can write off qualifying unsecured debts up to a set limit for people with very low disposable income and minimal assets, after a supervision period. We assess whether you meet the income, asset and debt thresholds, explain the supervision period and its conditions, and help prepare the supporting information for an application made through an Approved Intermediary.

The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.

What’s included

• Assessment against the income, asset and debt thresholds
• Explanation of the supervision period and its conditions
• Help preparing the supporting information for the application
• Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
• Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
• A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards

Who this is for

• People with low income and few assets
• People with unsecured debts they cannot repay
• People considering formal insolvency options
• People who want help preparing an application

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then assess your eligibility and helps prepare the supporting information.
4. The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Debt Relief Notice support cost?

Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. You request an assessment, and costs are confirmed in writing before any work begins.

What is a Debt Relief Notice?

It is a statutory route that can write off qualifying unsecured debts up to a limit for people with very low income and minimal assets, after a supervision period.

Who makes the application?

Applications are made through an Approved Intermediary.

For more on debt and insolvency, see our Debt & Insolvency in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.